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Mar 31, 2023

Carvana Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Carvana's Q1 2023 performance reflected progress on its profitability plan, achieving best-ever first-quarter GPU and Adjusted EBITDA margins, and completing Q2 SG&A reduction goals early.

Key Takeaways

Carvana's Q1 2023 results showed a 25% decrease in revenue to $2.606 billion and a 25% decrease in retail units sold to 79,240. However, the company achieved a 14% increase in total gross profit to $341 million and significant improvements in GPU and Adjusted EBITDA margins. The company is on track to achieve positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2023.

Achieved company-best first quarter GPU and Adjusted EBITDA margins.

Completed Q2 SG&A reduction goal one quarter early.

Retail units sold totaled 79,240, a decrease of 25%.

Revenue totaled $2.606 billion, a decrease of 25%.

Total Revenue
$2.61B
Previous year: $3.5B
-25.5%
EPS
-$1.51
Previous year: -$2.89
-47.8%
Retail Units Sold
79.24K
Previous year: 105.19K
-24.7%
Wholesale Units Sold
35.11K
Previous year: 50.28K
-30.2%
Used Vehicles Price
$23.1K
Previous year: $26K
-11.2%
Gross Profit
$341M
Previous year: $298M
+14.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$488M
Previous year: $247M
+97.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$98M
Total Assets
$8.65B
Previous year: $7.59B
+14.0%

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Forward Guidance

Carvana expects a reduction in retail units sold in Q2 2023 compared to Q1 2023. They anticipate Non-GAAP Total GPU above $5,000, with Non-GAAP Retail GPU above $2,000, Non-GAAP Wholesale GPU above $1,000, and Non-GAAP Other GPU above $2,000. Non-GAAP SG&A expense is expected to be similar to Q1, and the company expects to generate positive Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Expect >$5,000 Non-GAAP Total GPU in Q2 2023.
  • Expect >$2,000 of Non-GAAP Retail GPU in Q2 2023.
  • Expect >$1,000 of Non-GAAP Wholesale GPU in Q2 2023.
  • Expect >$2,000 Non-GAAP Other GPU in Q2 2023.
  • Expect similar Non-GAAP SG&A expense in Q2 compared to Q1.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expect a reduction in retail units sold in Q2 2023 compared to Q1 2023.
  • Macroeconomic and industry environment continues to be uncertain.
  • Continue to normalize our inventory size.
  • Optimize marketing spend.
  • Seasonal tailwinds abate.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income